THE KURAL
286. The man who thirsteth after plunder cannot weigh things aright: nor can he walk in the way of righteousness.
287. Behold the man that hath weighed the things of this world and made his heart firm : he committeth not the folly of cheating his neighbour.
288. As Righteousness resideth in the heart of him who valueth things aright, even so Deceit hath its seat in the heart of the thief.
289. Behold the man who meditateth on nothing but theft and plunder: he will leave the right path and perish.
290. He that deceiveth others is not master even of his own body: but the world of the Gods itself is a never-failing inheritance unto the men that are righteous.
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